ERAS IN AMERICAN HISTORY – FALL 2025 VIDEOS

Coordinators: Joy Sabella, Bob Gottfried

Eras in American History explores distinct periods of American history characterized by unique social, political, economic, and cultural developments.

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ERAS IN AMERICAN HISTORY
The Social Impact of the Mexican-American War

Presenter: Bob Belfort
Presentation Date: September 5, 2025

• Mexican-American War

The Mexican-American War receives only limited attention in our high school history textbooks, even though it laid the foundation for the country we live in today. The War was about much more than a land dispute. It was fundamentally driven by Americans’ growing belief in Manifest Destiny and the intensifying battle over the expansion of slavery. The War reflected the divisions in American Society and reshaped the nation’s future.

ERAS IN AMERICAN HISTORY
WWII and the U.S. Home Front

Presenter: Debbi Honorof
Presentation Date: September 18, 2025

• WWII U.S. Homefront

This presentation will explore how World War II reshaped the American home front, from the mobilization of industries and the emergence of women in the workforce to the social and cultural shifts that began during the war and went on to define the post-war era. We will delve into the profound ways this global conflict transformed the United States and learn about the resilience, innovation, and change that continue to influence American society and culture today.